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International Diploma in Business (Level 2)

The International Diploma in Business (Level 2) at GBS Dubai is your entry point to business in Dubai Knowledge Park: a Pearson BTEC Level 2 diploma over 6 months with tuition of AED 25,000 (partner flyer).

Annual tuition AED 25,000
Modality On campus
Duration 6 months
Intakes January · March · June · September

Admissions open

Overview

  • Language English
  • Campus Dubai
  • Intakes for 2027 January · March · June · September

The International Diploma in Business (Level 2) at GBS Dubai is your entry point to business in Dubai Knowledge Park: a Pearson BTEC Level 2 diploma over 6 months with tuition of AED 25,000 (partner flyer). Studying abroad in English in the UAE gives you practical foundations in finance, marketing, HR and customer service before progressing to the Extended Diploma Level 3 or an HND.

The course is hands-on: team projects, authentic cases and continuous assessment (presentations, portfolios, reports) with no traditional final exams (GBS web). Units such as Business Purposes, Financial Forecasting, Marketing Plan, People in Organisations and Business Online build job-ready competencies.

Intakes January, March, June and September. English CEFR B1: IELTS 4.5, PTE 40, TOEFL iBT 35 or Duolingo 65 (partner flyer). Info GBS Dubai scholarships: 25% with instalments or 35% with full first-year payment; €2,000 deposit. Partner schedule: Mon–Thu ~3 hours/day afternoons at a KHDA campus.

Why this program

Outcomes and progression

Graduates with transferable skills (teamwork, communication, technology) enter entry-level roles in customer service, HR, marketing and finance across organisations of all sizes. The Level 2 → Level 3 → HND route concentrates 3–4 years of British training in Dubai with global degree pathways.

This programme is for you if ...

  • You are someone passionate about International Diploma in Business.
  • You are looking to study in English in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Curriculum

These are the courses you will take during the programme.

Minimum 60 credits across units including Business Purposes, Business Organisations, Financial Forecasting for Business, Marketing Plan, People in Organisations, Starting a Small Business, Working in Teams, Promoting and Branding in Retail Business, Customer Relations in Business, Business Online and Running a Small Business (GBS web). Practical delivery with individual and team work.

Professional outlook

The International Diploma in Business (Level 2) is a vocational foundation: graduates can take entry-level roles or progress to the Extended Diploma Level 3 and HND in the same GBS Dubai ecosystem.

  • Admin Assistant
  • Customer Service Assistant
  • Sales Assistant
  • Marketing Aide
  • Office Assistant

Admission requirements and process

To apply you need to meet the academic, language and document requirements published by the institution.

Minimum academic background

  • Secondary / high-school completion or equivalent for diploma and HND pathways (confirm programme-specific criteria on gbs.ac.ae).
  • English test scores on flyer are overall scores; Academic IELTS and PTE only.

Language level

  • IELTS: minimum 4.5
  • TOEFL: minimum 35
  • Duolingo: minimum 65

Required documents

  • Passport
  • Degree diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Motivation letter
  • English test

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Costs and scholarships

Tuition varies by campus and modality. Scholarships, when offered, go up to the percentages or amounts the institution publishes.

*AED 25,000

Modality: On campus

Annual cost in AED at:

Dubai

*Scholarships

Undergraduate

Scholarships go up to those conditions and can be lower on a payment plan. Some institutions also offer awards by nationality. That benefit is always confirmed with the ApplySite team during advising, before you apply for a visa.

University and campus

GBS Dubai

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  • KHDA
  • Pearson

Studying abroad in Dubai (UAE) with GBS Dubai combines Pearson British qualifications, a campus in Dubai Knowledge Park, English-taught delivery and an international hub linked to metro, tram and the United Arab Emirates economy.

The centre is KHDA-permitted, hosts 1,200+ students from 50+ nationalities, and offers global academic progression routes towards bachelor’s and postgraduate awards at partner universities. GBS Dubai campus — Dubai Knowledge Park, at the heart of Dubai’s education and business ecosystem.

Accreditation, recognition and academic quality
  • KHDA — Knowledge and Human Development Authority (permitted / academic qualifications certified for Dubai)
  • Pearson — BTEC / HND awarding body (British vocational qualifications)
  • ACCA Gold Approved Learning Partner (institution partner status — ACCA course not listed on ApplySite)

Campus and academic community

Beyond class, Dubai · United Arab Emirates (United Arab Emirates) adds network, cultural practice and national work context. Always confirm visa, insurance and official timelines with the school and your advisor.

  • Dubai campusUnited Arab Emirates

Student experience

Living in Dubai

Daily life in Dubai sets the study pace: public libraries, project coworking, embassy events and on-campus hiring fairs. You do not need the whole country mapped in week one — knowing your neighbourhood and transit line already helps.

Until then, use this guide for costs, visa type and study format, and talk to an advisor if you already have a campus in mind. The institution processes admission; we help you track the file.

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Frequently asked questions

Published start windows for this program are: January, March, June, September. Exact enrollment and class dates are confirmed by GBS Dubai by campus and capacity.
The listed reference price is AED 25,000. Tuition and fees are paid directly to the institution; ApplySite does not add a markup on tuition.
The published length of International Diploma in Business (Level 2) is 6 months. Confirm the exact academic calendar with GBS Dubai.
The published format is On campus. If an extra online or hybrid option exists, it appears on this page or GBS Dubai can confirm it.
For this program, the published language requirements are: IELTS: minimum 4.5; TOEFL: minimum 35; Duolingo: minimum 65. If your scores are borderline, an advisor from GBS Dubai can confirm accepted alternatives.
Typical documents include: Passport; Degree diploma; Academic transcripts; Motivation letter; English test. Also complete the admission requirements listed on this page.

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International Diploma in Business (Level 2)

January · March · June · September · Admissions open

Tuition
  • Dubai AED 25,000
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